The Springboks are set to kick off their Rugby Championship campaign with their first match against the Wallabies in Brisbane on August 10, 2024. This thrilling encounter will be officiated by England's Luke Pearce, assisted by Paul Williams (New Zealand) and Hollie Davidson (Scotland). Davidson, making history as the first female match official in the competition, will also assist in the second match against the Wallabies in Perth a week later, where Paul Williams will take charge.
Springboks vs. Wallabies Schedule
Match 1:
Date: August 10, 2024
Time: 06:45 (SAST)
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
Match 2:
Date: August 17, 2024
Time: 06:45 (SAST)
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Referees for Upcoming Matches
South Africa vs. New Zealand:
Date: August 31, 2024
Time: 17:05 (SAST)
Venue: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
South Africa vs. New Zealand:
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 17:05 (SAST)
Venue: DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Referee: Matt Carley (England)
Argentina vs. South Africa:
Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 22:10 (SAST)
Venue: Estadio José Amalfitani, Santiago
Referee: Christophe Ridley (England)
South Africa vs. Argentina:
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 17:05 (SAST)
Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)
Rassie Erasmus has emphasized the importance of giving younger players like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw their first Test starts with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Feinberg-Mngomezulu will start at flyhalf, and Louw at No 8, marking significant changes in the lineup for the upcoming clash with the Wallabies.
Erasmus highlighted the blend of experience and youth in the squad, with veterans like Handre Pollard providing support from the bench. The focus remains on winning each Test match while preparing the younger players for future challenges.
Lineup for the Springboks' Opener
Here's the Springboks' lineup for their opening match against the Wallabies on August 10:
Ox Nche
Bongi Mbonambi
Frans Malherbe
Eben Etzebeth
RG Snyman
Siya Kolisi (c)
Pieter-Steph du Toit
Elrigh Louw
Cobus Reinach
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Kurt-Lee Arendse
Damian de Allende
Jesse Kriel
Cheslin Kolbe
Willie le Roux
Reserves:
Malcolm Marx
Gerhard Steenekamp
Vincent Koch
Ben-Jason Dixon
Marco van Staden
Kwagga Smith
Grant Williams
Handré Pollard
This promising lineup is ready to take on the Wallabies and kick off the Rugby Championship with a bang. Be sure to tune in and support the Springboks as they embark on this exciting journey!
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